CORE Syndrome & GERD
Recently, I saw a patient who I had not seen for several months. The patient had refractory...
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Pulmonology/Critical Care
Lung Cancer Incidence Rates Generally Declined From 2007 to 2016
Smallest decline seen among women living in nonmetropolitan counties — from 61 to 58 per 100,000
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CDC: Number of Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses Tops 2,000
Cases have been reported in every state except Alaska; nine fatalities across 24 states, D.C.
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PSA Levels No Different With Exposure to Antidiabetes Meds
Regardless of PSA levels triggering biopsy, no difference in prostate cancer detection at biopsy
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San Francisco Vaping Ban Upheld by Voters
Tuesday’s vote makes San Francisco the first major U.S. city to ban all e-cigarette sales
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness May Improve Lung Cancer Outcomes
In fit men, mortality lower in smokers with lung cancer, lung cancer risk lower in former smokers
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Exercise Should Be Prescribed to Cancer Survivors
Key stakeholders are urged to create the infrastructure and necessary cultural adaptations
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Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor Efficacious for Cystic Fibrosis
Percentage of FEV1 higher at four weeks and through 24 weeks with treatment versus placebo
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October 2019 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for October 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. CDC: U.S. Life Expectancy Up Slightly, Mortality Lower […]
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October 2019 Briefing – Critical Care
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for October 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Early Infectious Diseases Consult May Lower Sepsis […]
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Many Not Receiving Guideline-Concordant Tx for Lung Cancer
Elderly, non-Hispanic blacks particularly less likely to receive recommended lung cancer treatment
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Juul Shipped Tainted Products, Lawsuit Alleges
Lawsuit filed Tuesday also alleges Juul did not list expiration dates on its products
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Close to 1,900 Cases of Vaping-Linked Lung Illness Reported, CDC Says
The related death toll has also risen by three during the past week, to 37 fatalities
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Groups Urge Ban of Mint, Menthol E-Cigarette Flavors
They say ban on flavored e-cigarette products would be ‘weakened’ by exempting mint, menthol
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Long-Term Lung Function Declines Even for Prior Low-Intensity Smokers
Accelerated FEV1 decline found in former smokers for decades after smoking cessation
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Identifying Risk Factors for Physical & Mental Distress In Patients With COPD
A study has found that patients with COPD who have certain characteristics appear to be at the...
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Lower Birth Weight May Protect Against Allergies
However, effects might differ between allergic diseases
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Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Linked to Choroidal Thinning in Children
Choroidal thinning associated with increased number of family smokers, quantity of secondhand smoke
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Occupational Use of Disinfectants May Up Risk for Developing COPD
Findings seen in longitudinal study of U.S. female nurses who cleaned surfaces, medical instruments
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Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Linked to Choroidal Thinning in Children
Choroidal thinning associated with increased number of family smokers, quantity of secondhand smoke
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